Beyond the Franchisor: Who Really Bears the Risk Under Section 7(1)?
Ontario’s franchise disclosure regime is one of the most protective in Canada, and at its core sits section 7(1) of the Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2000 (the “Act”). This […]
Here’s the Drill: Ontario’s New Buy Ontario Procurement Rules – What You Need to Know
As of April 13, 2026, Ontario has overhauled its public-sector procurement rules through a new Buy Ontario Procurement Directive. The goal is straightforward: favour Ontario and Canadian businesses and limit […]
Setting Up for Success: Grounds, Gathering Information, the Application, and Affidavit Evidence – OBA Trusts and Estates Law Program
Partner Andrea McEwan will be speaking during the “Setting Up for Success: Grounds, Gathering Information, the Application, and Affidavit Evidence” session, taking place on Monday, May 11, 2026, beginning at […]
28th Annual Professional Regulation and Discipline Virtual Course
Partner Ben Kates will speak at the 28th Annual Professional Regulation and Discipline: New Tools, New Challenges, New Standards virtual course, taking place April 14–15, 2026. He will share insights […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associate Stephen Corrington to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Stephen Corrington to the firm as an Associate in the Commercial Litigation and Caribbean & Offshore Practice Groups. Stephen advises on matters involving Caribbean and […]
Cross-Border Trade Implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s IEEPA Tariff Decision: What Canadian Companies Should Know
Lawyers at the New York offices of Withers recently provided a succinct analysis of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump in an article published on […]
FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Mobility Plan: What Tenants, Landlords, and Businesses Should Review
Businesses across Toronto are making preparations as the City gets ready to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. If your business is anywhere near downtown Toronto, especially around Exhibition Place, […]
WeirFoulds Welcomes Associate Sara Bolourchian to the Firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Sara Bolourchian as an Associate in the Media & Defamation and Regulatory Practice Groups. Prior to joining the firm, Sara practised at a leading full-service […]
Major Updates to Ontario’s Construction Act: What You Need to Know
Partner and Chair of the Construction Practice, Glenn Ackerley, will be speaking at the Council of Ontario Construction Associations’ upcoming webinar, Bill 216: What It Means for Ontario’s Construction Industry. […]
C5 3rd Annual Forum: AI & Crypto Fraud and Asset Recovery Conference
WeirFoulds Partner Benjamin Bathgate will be speaking at the C5 3rd Annual Forum on AI and Crypto Fraud and Asset Recovery Conference, taking place April 23 to 24, 2026. On […]
Subrogation & Recovery Webinar: The Latest Updates and Best Practices
WeirFoulds Partners Raj Datt and Marie‑Pier Nadeau will be speaking at the firm’s upcoming Subrogation & Recovery webinar on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The […]
WeirFoulds Employment Law Hot Takes: Behind the Michelin Stars – What employers can learn from the fall of Noma’s head chef
Recent media reports involving Noma’s René Redzepi have brought a long‑simmering conversation about toxic workplace culture in fine dining to a boil. Redzepi, regarded as one of the top chefs […]
The Six-Minute Estates Lawyer 2026
Partner Clare Burns will present at the Six‑Minute Estates Lawyer 2026 webinar on April 15, 2026. Her session, “Update on Minimum Threshold Cases”, will provide structured insights relevant to both […]
Big Title, Little Evidence – The ONCA Weighs In On Fiduciary Status and Post-Employment Duties in Titus Steel Company Limited v. Hack
Departing employees owe duties of good faith, loyalty, and fidelity to their employer, regardless of how the employment relationship ends. But those duties are usually narrow. In most cases, a […]
Estate Essentials: Do You Need a Will?
A common question we receive as estate lawyers is whether it is necessary to make a Will. What’s the big deal about dying without one? The short answer is that […]